1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 70 kg more than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
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 (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Mustang | Viscount |
Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |