1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 1984 Lancia Trevi is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Trevi (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Trevi should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 Lancia Trevi.
Because 1983 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Trevi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Trevi. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Trevi.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Mustang | 1984 Lancia Trevi | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Mustang | Trevi |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |