1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Panoz Q9
To start off, 1998 Panoz Q9 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Q9 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Panoz Q9 (678 Nm) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (192 Nm). This means 1998 Panoz Q9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1998 Panoz Q9 | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Mustang | Q9 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |