1987 Ford Mustang vs. 1964 Steyr 500
To start off, 1987 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Mustang weights approximately 770 kg more than 1964 Steyr 500. 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, 1987 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Mustang | 1964 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | Mustang | 500 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 489 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1850 mm |
