1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 37 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, 2009 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 473 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2009 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2009 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 2009 SsangYong Kyron 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. 2009 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Ford Mustang | 2009 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Mustang | Kyron |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 75 L |