1983 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 24 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1294 kg more than 1983 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang.
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1983 Ford Mustang | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mustang | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |