1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Opel Antara
To start off, 2006 Opel Antara is newer by 34 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2006 Opel Antara. (212 HP @ 1400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Antara.
Because 2006 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Opel Antara (542 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (502 Nm). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 2006 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 2006 Opel Antara | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Antara |
Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1899 cc |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 542 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |