1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2000 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 28 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, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 364 kg more than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
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 (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 2000 Venturi Atlantique | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | Mustang | Atlantique |
Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |