1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Venom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 123 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (285 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Dodge Venom | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Venom | Mustang |
Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 285 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |