1969 Lamborghini Islero vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Islero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Islero would be higher. At 3,931 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Islero should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Islero weights approximately 73 kg more than 2004 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, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Islero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 2004 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1969 Lamborghini Islero has manual transmission. 1969 Lamborghini Islero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Lamborghini Islero | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Lamborghini | Ford |
Model | Islero | Mustang |
Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3928 cc | 3931 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1387 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 61 L |