1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Zenvo ST1
To start off, 2011 Zenvo ST1 is newer by 39 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Zenvo ST1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Zenvo ST1 (1,104 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 926 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Zenvo ST1 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 151 kg more than 2011 Zenvo ST1.
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, 2011 Zenvo ST1 (1,430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1045 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Zenvo ST1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 2011 Zenvo ST1 | |
| Make | Ford | Zenvo |
| Model | Mustang | ST1 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5753 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 1104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 1430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 375 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4665 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2041 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1198 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3055 mm |
