1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 26 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 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 15 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Mustang | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | Mustang | 400 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4733 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |