1969 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 37 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. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
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1969 Ford Mustang | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mustang | Defender |
Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |