1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1968 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (285 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.

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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Chevrolet Camaro 1968 Ford Mustang
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Camaro Mustang
Year Released 1989 1968
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4295 cc 7010 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 285 HP 335 HP
Torque 376 Nm 597 Nm
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 105 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 101.2 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 10.6:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2750 mm


 

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