2009 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 GAZ 3110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 GAZ 3110 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (112 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 229 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
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, 2009 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 GAZ 3110. (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | Mustang | 3110 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2133 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
