1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 Holden UTE
To start off, 1973 Holden UTE is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang 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 90 more horse power than 1973 Holden UTE. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden UTE.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden UTE. (427 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden UTE. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1973 Holden UTE | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | UTE |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 5047 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 427 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |