1969 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2003 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 34 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Mustang (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 426 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Vitara.
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1969 Ford Mustang | 2003 Suzuki Vitara | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Mustang | Vitara |
Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |