1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 190 kg more than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
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 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Mustang | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
