1985 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2025 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Ford Mustang | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Excursion |
Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 3210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3490 mm |