1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1969 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Mustang (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 16 kg more than 1958 Rover P4. 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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Mustang | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Mustang | P4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
