2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1963 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 625 kg more than 1963 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 (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 1963 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Mustang | Victor |
Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |