1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1983 Talbot Samba 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 448 kg more than 1983 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Mustang | 1983 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Mustang | Samba |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |
