1982 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 513 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.
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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang.
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1982 Ford Mustang | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Mustang |
Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1698 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |