1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1960 Steyr 500
To start off, 1969 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Steyr 500 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 101 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 930 kg more than 1960 Steyr 500. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 1960 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Ford | Steyr |
Model | Mustang | 500 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1850 mm |