1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 19 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2780 mm |
