1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Lancia Nea

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 29 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 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Nea. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Nea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 157 kg more than 2001 Lancia Nea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2001 Lancia Nea, 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 (385 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Nea. (314 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Nea. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lancia Nea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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