1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 1977 Ford 2000 is newer by 5 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 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 118 kg more than 1977 Ford 2000.
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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 61 L |
