1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 1981 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 3 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 110 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Because 1981 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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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1978 Ford Mustang | 1981 Land Rover Serie III | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mustang | Serie III |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2240 mm |