1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 1983 Ford Mustang and 1983 Chevrolet Blazer were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 10 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 168 kg more than 1983 Ford Mustang.
Because 1983 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. (197 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer.
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1983 Ford Mustang | 1983 Chevrolet Blazer | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Mustang | Blazer |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |