1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Korando is newer by 27 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, 1997 SsangYong Korando (216 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 366 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.
Because 1997 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 SsangYong Korando. 1997 SsangYong Korando 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. 1997 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ford Mustang | 1997 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Mustang | Korando |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 307 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1850 mm |