1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 26 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, 1998 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 Plymouth Breeze.
Because 1972 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Breeze, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Breeze. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Breeze.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1998 Plymouth Breeze | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Mustang | Breeze |
Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 79 L |