1976 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 287 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Camaro | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
