1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. Both 1981 Ford Mustang and 1982 Ford Mustang are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (173 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 128 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.

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, 1982 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.

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