1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1984 GMC Jimmy is newer by 6 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 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 GMC Jimmy (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 655 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.
Because 1984 GMC Jimmy 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, 1984 GMC Jimmy 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, 1984 GMC Jimmy (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang. 1984 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Ford Mustang | 1984 GMC Jimmy | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Mustang | Jimmy |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |