1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 350 kg more than 1971 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, 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk (206 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | Ford | Studebaker |
| Model | Mustang | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4726 cc | 3050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 111 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3070 mm |
