1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 445 kg more than 1978 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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (339 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
