1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1986 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1986 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1986 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 535 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Mustang. 1976 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. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Chevrolet Caprice 1986 Ford Mustang
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Caprice Mustang
Year Released 1976 1986
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5002 cc 2294 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 88 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 333 Nm 161 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 79.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1720 kg 1185 kg
Vehicle Length 5460 mm 4560 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2560 mm


 

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