1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 1 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 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 649 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. 1973 Chevrolet Vega 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. 1973 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Vega | Mustang |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 5753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 417 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 73 L |