1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 20 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Royale.
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. 1981 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Ford Mustang | 1981 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Mustang | Royale |
Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |