1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 775 kg more than 2004 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Biarritz | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Biarritz | Mustang |
Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 84.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |