1968 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1984 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 309 more horse power than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 1984 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Suzuki Jimny 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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Mustang | 1984 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Mustang | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 26 HP |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2040 mm |
