1994 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (317 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1980 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1665 kg more than 1994 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, 1980 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Mustang. (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Mustang. 1980 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Mustang | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Ford | ZIL |
| Model | Mustang | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 108.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3340 mm |
