2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 384 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Mustang | Land Rover Discovery |
Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1628 kg | 2012 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |