1978 ZIL 4104 vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1733 kg more than 2010 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, 1978 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang. 1978 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 ZIL 4104 | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | ZIL | Ford |
| Model | 4104 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7695 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3336 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2720 mm |
