1956 Chrysler C vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler C (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 402 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chrysler C (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler C | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | C | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5801 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2730 mm |
