2001 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 5 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 410 kg more than 1996 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Blazer | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Blazer | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
