1981 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 32 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (173 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1235 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.
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1981 Ford Mustang | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mustang | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2745 mm |