1970 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Holden Calais
To start off, 2011 Holden Calais is newer by 41 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, 2011 Holden Calais (278 HP) has 179 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Calais should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang.
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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Calais. 2011 Holden Calais 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. 2011 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Mustang | 2011 Holden Calais | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | Calais |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 278 HP |
Torque | 637 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |