1953 Hudson Hornet vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 408 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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. 2000 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1953 Hudson Hornet has manual transmission. 1953 Hudson Hornet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Hornet | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Hudson | Ford |
| Model | Hornet | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4810 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2580 mm |
