1965 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1978 Triumph TR7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 73 kg more than 1965 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.
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1965 Ford Mustang | 1978 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Mustang | TR7 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2170 mm |