1982 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2007 Jeep Liberty 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 764 kg more than 1982 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Liberty 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, 2007 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang. 2007 Jeep Liberty 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. 2007 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Mustang | 2007 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Mustang | Liberty |
Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1949 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |