1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2003 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 31 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 425 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Suzuki Jimny 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, 2003 Suzuki Jimny 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Jimny.
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1972 Ford Mustang | 2003 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Mustang | Jimny |
Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2260 mm |