1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 34 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 (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 534 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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 (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. (111 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Jimny.
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1972 Ford Mustang | 2006 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Mustang | Jimny |
Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 69.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 40 L |