1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 15 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, 1987 Pontiac Fiero (140 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 238 kg more than 1987 Pontiac Fiero.
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) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1987 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Mustang | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4090 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2380 mm |
