2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 11 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 5,316 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 879 kg more than 1992 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, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet SSR | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | SSR | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5316 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
