1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (267 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 106 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Mustang |
Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 417 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.8 mm |
Top Speed | 259 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |