1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. 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 287 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 646 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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 (502 Nm) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (87 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mustang | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |
