1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 1983 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 211 kg more than 1983 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1983 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Land Rover Serie III 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.
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1971 Ford Mustang | 1983 Land Rover Serie III | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mustang | Serie III |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2240 mm |