1991 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1991 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Mustang weights approximately 5 kg more than 1983 Talbot Tagora.
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, 1991 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Mustang | 1983 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Mustang | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
