1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1985 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 13 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 491 kg more than 1985 Pontiac 1000. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1985 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Mustang | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2400 mm |
