1972 Checker Aerobus vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1972 Checker Aerobus and 1972 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1972 Checker Aerobus. (186 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 919 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Checker Aerobus. (463 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Checker Aerobus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Checker Aerobus | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Checker | Ford |
| Model | Aerobus | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2780 mm |
