1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1981 Ford Mustang and 1981 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 GMC Jimmy (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 760 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 GMC Jimmy 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 GMC Jimmy 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 GMC Jimmy (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang. 1981 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Ford Mustang | 1981 GMC Jimmy | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Mustang | Jimmy |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 6210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |