2010 Ford Mustang vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 117 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5. 1964 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Mustang | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Mustang | P5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 52 L |
