2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 38 kg more than 2005 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Mustang (326 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Mustang | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 120 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |
