1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Suzuki Cervo would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 645 kg more than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Mustang | 1979 Suzuki Cervo | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Mustang | Cervo |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2040 mm |