1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 8 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, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 236 kg more than 1970 Ford Mustang. 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (334 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba 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. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Cordoba | Mustang |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2750 mm |