1982 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Opel Antara
To start off, 2008 Opel Antara is newer by 26 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 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Antara (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 660 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 2008 Opel Antara 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, 2008 Opel Antara 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, 2008 Opel Antara (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang. 2008 Opel Antara 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. 2008 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Ford Mustang | 2008 Opel Antara | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Antara |
Year Released | 1982 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |