2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Mustang (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 329 kg more than 1965 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.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 1965 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Mustang |
Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 4733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |