1966 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2009 Peugeot 607 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 607. (208 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Because 1966 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Peugeot 607, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Peugeot 607 (294 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 2009 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.
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1966 Ford Mustang | 2009 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Mustang | 607 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6385 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |