2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1961 Singer Gazelle
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Singer Gazelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Singer Gazelle would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (52 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1961 Singer Gazelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 436 kg more than 1961 Singer Gazelle. 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (118 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Singer Gazelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 1961 Singer Gazelle | |
| Make | Ford | Singer |
| Model | Mustang | Gazelle |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
