1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Mustang |
Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 223 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |