1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1994 Tata Estate
To start off, 1994 Tata Estate is newer by 16 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. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1994 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Tata Estate weights approximately 350 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang.
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, 1978 Ford Mustang (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 1994 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Mustang | Estate |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
