1981 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2009 Tata Sumo is newer by 28 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) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 695 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 Tata Sumo 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, 2009 Tata Sumo 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Sumo.
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1981 Ford Mustang | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Mustang | Sumo |
Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 161 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |