1984 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Lincoln Aviator
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Aviator is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Aviator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Aviator (298 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Aviator should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Aviator weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1984 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, 2005 Lincoln Aviator (407 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Aviator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang. 2005 Lincoln Aviator has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Aviator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ford Mustang | 2005 Lincoln Aviator | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Mustang | Aviator |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2890 mm |