1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1972 Triumph GT6
To start off, both 1972 Ford Mustang and 1972 Triumph GT6 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 531 kg more than 1972 Triumph GT6. 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 (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1972 Triumph GT6 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Mustang | GT6 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2120 mm |