2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Catalina would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang. 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, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Mustang | Catalina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3080 mm |
