1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | 109 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
