1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 4 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 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (254 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Mustang | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 254 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |