2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Subaru 360
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Subaru 360 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 280 more horse power than 1966 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1966 Subaru 360. 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 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1966 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Mustang | 360 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 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 | 1565 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
