1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Mustang (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.
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, 1992 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Mustang | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Mustang | Beetle |
Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 64 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |