1970 Holden Torana vs. 2005 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Torana would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1970 Holden Torana. (55 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 577 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Ford Mustang (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Torana. 2005 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1970 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1970 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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