1991 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 440 kg more than 1991 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Mustang | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mustang | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
