1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1965 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1965 Ford Mustang. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 779 kg more than 1965 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1965 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Mustang |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2750 mm |