1984 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 23 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 201 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 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang. 2007 Subaru Forester 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. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ford Mustang | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mustang | Forester |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |