2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 1430 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 (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 590 kg more than 1970 Seat 1430. 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 (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Mustang | 1430 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |
