1987 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Plymouth Caravelle
To start off, both 1987 Ford Mustang and 1987 Plymouth Caravelle were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Plymouth Caravelle (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1987 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Plymouth Caravelle should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Mustang weights approximately 85 kg more than 1987 Plymouth Caravelle.
Because 1987 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Plymouth Caravelle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Plymouth Caravelle. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Plymouth Caravelle.
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1987 Ford Mustang | 1987 Plymouth Caravelle | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Mustang | Caravelle |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |