1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 38 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 28 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 832 kg more 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 (502 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (413 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Mustang | Silverado |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 413 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 2318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3645 mm |