1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 232 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Mustang |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 386 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2580 mm |