1981 Audi 80 vs. 1981 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1981 Audi 80 and 1981 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi 80 (136 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Audi 80 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Audi 80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Audi 80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Audi 80 (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi 80 | 1981 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | 80 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
