1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 35 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, 2007 Pontiac Solstice (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang.
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 @ 1600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 2007 Pontiac Solstice | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Mustang | Solstice |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 2398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 49 L |