1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler 1609. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler 1609 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler 1609 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 95 kg more than 1978 Chrysler 1609.
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 (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 1609. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 1609. 1978 Chrysler 1609 has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Mustang | 1978 Chrysler 1609 | |
Make | Ford | Chrysler |
Model | Mustang | 1609 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |