1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1997 TVR Griffith 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 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 522 kg more than 1997 TVR Griffith.
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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 TVR Griffith. (373 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 TVR Griffith.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Mustang | 1997 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Mustang | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7014 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |
