2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Mustang | Viscount |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
