1996 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2007 Holden Caprice is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (350 HP) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Holden Caprice. (278 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Holden Caprice.
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 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Holden Caprice. (350 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Holden Caprice. 2007 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Mustang | 2007 Holden Caprice | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | Caprice |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 278 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |