1992 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Mustang | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mustang | Defender |
Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |