1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1988 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1988 Lancia Thema is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Thema (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 200 kg more than 1988 Lancia Thema.
Because 1972 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Thema. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1988 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Mustang | Thema |
Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |