1983 De Tomaso Deauville 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 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (211 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 420 kg more than 2004 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, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 1983 De Tomaso Deauville 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 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 De Tomaso Deauville | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Deauville | Mustang |
Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |