1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Tata Estate

To start off, 1998 Tata Estate is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP) has 523 more horse power than 1998 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Estate weights approximately 714 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 (728 Nm) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Estate. (118 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Estate.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Ford Mustang 1998 Tata Estate
Make Ford Tata
Model Mustang Estate
Year Released 1997 1998
Engine Size 5400 cc 1948 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 590 HP 67 HP
Torque 728 Nm 118 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1644 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2830 mm


 

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