1998 Dodge Copperhead vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Copperhead and 1998 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Copperhead (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Copperhead should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Mustang weights approximately 333 kg more than 1998 Dodge Copperhead.
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, 1998 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Copperhead. (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Copperhead.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Dodge Copperhead | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Copperhead | Mustang |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2699 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |