1969 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 38 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1292 kg more than 1969 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
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1969 Ford Mustang | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mustang | Discovery |
Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |