1996 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1996 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mustang. (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mustang.
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1996 Ford Mustang | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mustang | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4655 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |