1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 60 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (196 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Mustang | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 590 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 728 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
