1969 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 43 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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 47 kg more than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1969 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 1969 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo, 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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1369 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |