1985 ZIL 4104 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1855 kg more than 2000 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, 1985 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 ZIL 4104 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | ZIL | Ford |
| Model | 4104 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7691 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2580 mm |
