1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1979 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 516 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen 181.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 1979 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Mustang | 181 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |