1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang.
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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Charger | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Charger | Mustang |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2560 mm |