1986 Ford Mustang vs. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1986 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 930 kg more than 1986 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (270 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Mustang | 1994 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Mustang | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
