2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Simca 2 Litres

To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 503 kg more than 1979 Simca 2 Litres.

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.

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2000 Ford Mustang 1979 Simca 2 Litres
Make Ford Simca
Model Mustang 2 Litres
Year Released 2000 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5409 cc 1981 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 385 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1628 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2670 mm