2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 603 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (321 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 2004 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1959 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1959 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Mustang | Victor |
Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |