1995 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2005 Panoz AIV is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1995 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 210 kg more than 2005 Panoz AIV.
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, 2005 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Mustang | 2005 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Mustang | AIV |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
