1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Mustang |
Year Released | 1994 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 523 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |