1969 AMC AMX vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,384 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC AMX (340 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 81 kg more than 1969 AMC AMX.
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, 1969 AMC AMX (583 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC AMX | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | AMX | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6384 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2560 mm |
