1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1972 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1972 Triumph GT6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Mustang (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 496 kg more than 1972 Triumph GT6. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Mustang | 1972 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Mustang | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2120 mm |
