1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Noble M14
To start off, 2003 Noble M14 is newer by 25 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M14 (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 75 kg more than 2003 Noble M14.
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, 2003 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 2003 Noble M14 | |
Make | Ford | Noble |
Model | Mustang | M14 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |