1997 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1580 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Ford Mustang | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mustang | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 590 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 728 Nm | 440 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2890 mm |