1996 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2013 Jeep Patriot is newer by 17 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Patriot (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 128 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 2013 Jeep Patriot 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, 2013 Jeep Patriot 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 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Patriot.
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1996 Ford Mustang | 2013 Jeep Patriot | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Mustang | Patriot |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4409 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1697 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2634 mm |