1984 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Peugeot 408
To start off, 2010 Peugeot 408 is newer by 26 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 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Peugeot 408 (147 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 408 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang.
Because 1984 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 408, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Peugeot 408 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Peugeot 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang. 2010 Peugeot 408 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. 2010 Peugeot 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ford Mustang | 2010 Peugeot 408 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Mustang | 408 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1815 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1525 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |