1983 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 29 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1304 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.
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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang. 2012 Cadillac Escalade 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. 2012 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Ford Mustang | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | Mustang | Escalade |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2946 mm |