1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Matra-Simca Murena
To start off, 1983 Matra-Simca Murena is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Matra-Simca Murena (116 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Matra-Simca Murena should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 138 kg more than 1983 Matra-Simca Murena.
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 | 1983 Matra-Simca Murena | |
Make | Ford | Matra-Simca |
Model | Mustang | Murena |
Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |