1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Ford Telstar

To start off, 1998 Ford Telstar is newer by 28 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, 1998 Ford Telstar (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 309 kg more than 1998 Ford Telstar.

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, 1998 Ford Telstar, 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 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Telstar. (217 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Telstar.

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