1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Mustang (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1983 Ford Mustang.
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 Ford Mustang (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Mustang | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Mustang | P4 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
