1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1983 Ford Mustang and 1983 Holden Gemini 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 52 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 323 kg more than 1983 Holden Gemini. 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 Ford Mustang (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Mustang | 1983 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | Gemini |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |