1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1994 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (254 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1994 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Mustang | Defender |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4090 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |
