1994 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1966 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Lumina. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 236 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Because 1966 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Lumina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lumina (238 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1994 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.
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1994 Chevrolet Lumina | 1966 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Mustang |
Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 6385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 102.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |