1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1992 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1992 TVR Griffith is newer by 20 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 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 467 kg more than 1992 TVR Griffith.
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 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 TVR Griffith. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 TVR Griffith.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1992 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Mustang | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5753 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 250 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 | 1527 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 57 L |
