2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 178 kg more than 2003 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. 2003 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1949 Hudson Commodore has manual transmission. 1949 Hudson Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Mustang | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Hudson |
Model | Mustang | Commodore |
Year Released | 2003 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 114.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3160 mm |