2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 246 kg more than 1969 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
