1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1993 Ford Mondeo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mondeo (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 93 kg more than 1993 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo, 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mondeo | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
