A comparison of two cars I would like to own: a 1972 Ford Pickup Truck and

a 1965 Ford Mustang

Presented by: Niki SzentkutiProject #15:

Buying your First Car

January 3rd 2011

1972 Ford Pickup Truck

VS.

1965 Ford Mustang

Let’s look at the Pickup Truck

I am considering purchasing this vehicle because the fact that it is a pickup truck. It is easy to pack things in the back such as

dirt bikes for when I want to go dirt biking. Also, I love the way these trucks look.

Safety Features of the 1972 Ford The safety rating of the pickup truck is very low. Below are some of the important safety features this car has:• Has the bed in the back of the truck so if you get hit, you will

not get crunched.• Is not equipped with air bags so you will not have be

randomly hit in the face with one.• This vehicle is like a tank, and basically indestructible.• Equipped with breaks so the truck should stop.• There are seatbelts.

Technology and Entertainment Features of the Pickup Truck

The 1972 Ford is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features:• This truck is equipped with AM/FM Radio• It’s a vehicle so it has the technology to drive…• Includes cigarette lighters which can have electronics plugged into

them.• The bench seat can also double as a bed for a mid-day nap.

Radios are an important feature for a car to have for me because I love music. Also, with it being a car it’s pretty functional, makes life easier. A iPod played can be plugged into the cigarette lighter which is a good thing to have. I like taking naps and sleeping so the bench doubling as a bed is fantastic.

Specifications of the Pickup Truck

This truck will be have a manual transmission. The type of engine will be modified and will be a 3.7L Ti-VCT V-6. The amount of horsepower in this engine is 402 @ 6.500. It can hold a lot of cargo considering it is a truck but the exact capacity is unknown.

City MPG: 10Highway MPG: 13

City VS. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the Truck

Average price per gallon of gas: $3.09Average miles per week I drive: 140 milesTotal weekly gas bill: $33.27

Now Let’s Look at the 1965 Ford

MustangI am considering buying this vehicle mainly because of the way it looks. Also, Ford is a good brand of vehicles. This particular car is a convertible which is good for warm days and road trips…

Safety features of the MustangThe safety rating of the 1965 Ford Mustang is not too good. Below are some of the important safety features this car has:

• Seatbelt• Breaks• Headlights so you can avoid accidents in the dark• A steering wheel so steering is possible• Windshield

Technology and Entertainment Features of the 1965 Mustang

The 1965 Mustang is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features:• AM/FM Radio• Has the technology to drive• Has cigarettes lighters that can be used as plugs• Is a convertibleThese features are important to me because I like music, therefore, it is good to have a radio. Also, on warm days you want to be outside, in this car you can be outside while driving since it is a convertible.

Specifications of the 65’ Mustang

This vehicle has a manual transmission. The type of engine that this car has is a 289 V8 Engine. The amount of horsepower that this engine has is 200@4400. The maximum cargo capacity is unknown but it is estimated to be low considering the make and style of the car.

City VS. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the 1965 Mustang

City MPG: 17Highway MPG: 23

Average price per gall of gas: $3.09Average miles per week I drive: 140Total weekly gas bill: $18.80

Final Costs1972 Ford Pickup Truck 1965 Ford Mustang

CostsVehicle: approximately $27,000Gas: $33.27 weekly

CostsVehicle: Approximately $20,000Gas: $18.80 weekly

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