1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 36 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 463 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mustang | Defender |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 2495 cc |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 417 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 93 L |