1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1078 kg more than 1958 Seat 600. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1958 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Mustang | 600 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2010 mm |
