1970 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 40 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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 215 kg more than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2010 Ford Mondeo, 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 447 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo. 2010 Ford Mondeo 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. 2010 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Mustang | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7014 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1369 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
