2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (128 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 79 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1970 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (331 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 7014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
