1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1972 Matra-Simca M530

To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Matra-Simca M530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Matra-Simca M530 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 355 kg more than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Matra-Simca M530.

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