1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 2 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 187 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 534 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (339 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Mustang |
Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 502 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2780 mm |