1987 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1987 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 258 kg more than 1987 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Mustang | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Mustang | Golf |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1508 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2578 mm |