1972 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 180 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang. 1972 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Vega | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Vega | Mustang |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |