1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Chrysler Centura

To start off, 1975 Chrysler Centura is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 469 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Centura.

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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Centura. (176 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Centura. 1975 Chrysler Centura has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chrysler Centura will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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