1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1992 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
