1973 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 10 kg more than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Rover | Ford |
Model | 3.5 Litre | Mustang |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2720 mm |