1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 14 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 126 kg more than 1997 Venturi 400.
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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Mustang | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | Mustang | 400 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |