1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Samba 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 38 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 445 kg more than 1981 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Samba, 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (85 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Mustang | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Mustang | Samba |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |