1984 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Korando is newer by 22 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 680 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.
Because 2006 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Korando 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, 2006 SsangYong Korando (257 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang.
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1984 Ford Mustang | 2006 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Mustang | Korando |
Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2490 mm |