2008 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 1972 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 691 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore.

Because 1972 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Cuore, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. (88 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. 2008 Daihatsu Cuore has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Daihatsu Cuore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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