1982 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 27 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (223 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 12 kg more than 1982 Ford Mustang.
Because 1982 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Mustang | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |