1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 1984 Rover Vitesse is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover Vitesse (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 24 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Mustang | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Mustang | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |
