2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 355 kg more than 1980 Simca 2 Litres.
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.
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2003 Ford Mustang | 1980 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Mustang | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |