2007 Ford Mustang vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mustang (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mustang weights approximately 180 kg more than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. 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, 2007 Ford Mustang (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Mustang | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Mustang | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4016 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |