1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 214 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (143 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Mustang | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
