1995 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1995 Ford Mustang.
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, 1995 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5. 1958 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Mustang | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Mustang | P5 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2820 mm |
