1955 Abarth Renault vs. 1965 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1965 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Mustang weights approximately 85 kg more than 1955 Abarth Renault.
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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1955 Abarth Renault | 1965 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Renault | Mustang |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |