1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is newer by 20 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, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 268 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Acclaim.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim, 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Acclaim. (244 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Acclaim.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Mustang | 1990 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Mustang | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7014 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
