1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, both 1979 Ford Mustang and 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 325 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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.
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1979 Ford Mustang | 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Mustang | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1254 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |