1998 Hyundai Euro 1 vs. 1998 Ford Mustang

To start off, both 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 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 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Mustang weights approximately 540 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.

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 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang. 1998 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 has manual transmission. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Hyundai Euro 1 1998 Ford Mustang
Make Hyundai Ford
Model Euro 1 Mustang
Year Released 1998 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1975 cc 3797 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 376 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 497 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 850 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Length 3730 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1360 mm


 

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