1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 40 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 418 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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. 2012 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Ford Mustang | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mustang | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2748 mm |