1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 497 kg more than 1982 Ford Mustang.
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, both vehicles can yield 407 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Fleetwood | Mustang |
Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2560 mm |