1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2002 Mazda B2500 is newer by 24 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Because 2002 Mazda B2500 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, 2002 Mazda B2500 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, 2002 Mazda B2500 (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 2002 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Mustang | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2990 mm |
