1970 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1970 Cadillac Brougham. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 718 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.
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.
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1970 Cadillac Brougham | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Brougham | Mustang |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2196 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2730 mm |