1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 20 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 575 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 1978 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. (175 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1998 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Mustang | Voyager |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2880 mm |