1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (190 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 374 kg more than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | 2-Litre | Mustang |
Year Released | 1948 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |