1984 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 27 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, 2011 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 712 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 2011 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2011 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2011 SsangYong Kyron (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang.
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1984 Ford Mustang | 2011 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Mustang | Kyron |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1897 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |