2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Mitsubishi A10

To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mitsubishi A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mitsubishi A10 would be higher. At 4,006 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 602 kg more than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mitsubishi A10.

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