1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1996 Subaru Justy is newer by 15 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. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Justy. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 320 kg more than 1996 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Subaru Justy 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, 1996 Subaru Justy 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 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Mustang | 1996 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Mustang | Justy |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |
