2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 450 kg more than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. 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 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1974 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Mustang | Firenza |
Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |