1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 194 kg more than 1969 Ford Mustang. 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Scorpio | Mustang |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |