1975 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1986 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1986 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1986 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 837 kg more than 1986 Ford Mustang. 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, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Mustang. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Caprice | 1986 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Mustang |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2022 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2560 mm |