1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (350 HP) has 283 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1996 Ford Mustang.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mustang | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Mustang | 109 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
