2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix

To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (185 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 487 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (447 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. (434 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix.

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