1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1966 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1979 Dodge Aspen is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 286 kg more than 1966 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, 1979 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 1966 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Aspen | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 6385 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 102.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
