1970 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Mitsubishi SUP

To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi SUP is newer by 32 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, 2002 Mitsubishi SUP (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi SUP should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi SUP weights approximately 416 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 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, 2002 Mitsubishi SUP, 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 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi SUP. (240 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi SUP. 2002 Mitsubishi SUP 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. 2002 Mitsubishi SUP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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