1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 23 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 412 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, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 2001 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Mustang | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |