1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1951 Talbot Baby
To start off, 1970 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Talbot Baby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Talbot Baby would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Talbot Baby (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Talbot Baby should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Talbot Baby weights approximately 66 kg more than 1970 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.
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1970 Ford Mustang | 1951 Talbot Baby | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Mustang | Baby |
Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 2690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3130 mm |