1980 Dodge Aspen vs. 1986 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1986 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Dodge Aspen (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 280 kg more than 1986 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, 1980 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Aspen | 1986 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Aspen | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
