1984 ZIL 4104 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1673 kg more than 2004 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, 1984 ZIL 4104 (609 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 ZIL 4104 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | ZIL | Ford |
| Model | 4104 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7695 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2620 mm |
