1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1972 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1972 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 684 kg more than 1972 Volkswagen 181.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Mustang | 1972 Volkswagen 181 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mustang | 181 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7014 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
