1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 297 kg more than 1995 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (386 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Mustang |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 386 Nm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |