1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Montrose. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Montrose would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 583 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (515 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
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1979 Mazda Montrose | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | Montrose | Mustang |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 438 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1651 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |