1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1966 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Mustang weights approximately 174 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1966 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Vega | Mustang |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 6385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |