1996 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 4 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 5,733 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Impala (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Impala 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, 1996 Chevrolet Impala (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang. 1996 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Impala | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
