1991 Audi 80 vs. 1991 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1991 Audi 80 and 1991 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Mustang (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1991 Audi 80. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1991 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Audi 80 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1991 Ford Mustang.
Because 1991 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 1991 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Audi 80, 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, 1991 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Audi 80. (182 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi 80 | 1991 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | 80 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
