1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice 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 88 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (515 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Mustang |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 444 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 515 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |