1983 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Smart Brabus
To start off, 2007 Smart Brabus 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Smart Brabus (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart Brabus should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang.
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, 2007 Smart Brabus (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Smart Brabus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang. 2007 Smart Brabus has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart Brabus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Mustang | 2007 Smart Brabus | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Mustang | Brabus |
Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 999 cc |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |