1975 Land Rover Serie III vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 287 kg more than 1975 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1975 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Land Rover Serie III 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.
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1975 Land Rover Serie III | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Serie III | Mustang |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 412 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2720 mm |