1975 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 669 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Sedan. (490 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Sedan. 1975 Chrysler Sedan has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Sedan | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Sedan | Mustang |
Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2580 mm |