1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (435 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne.
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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (544 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Mulsanne | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
