1984 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 Ford Mustang 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, both vehicles can yield 88 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 161 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1984 Ford Mustang | 1983 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Mustang |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |