1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1980 ZIL 4104 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2045 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Ford | ZIL |
| Model | Mustang | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 108.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3340 mm |
