1982 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Hyundai H100
To start off, 2007 Hyundai H100 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,607 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai H100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai H100. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai H100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai H100 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1982 Ford Mustang.
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, 2007 Hyundai H100 (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai H100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Mustang | 2007 Hyundai H100 | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Mustang | H100 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2607 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |
