2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1995 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 360 kg more than 1995 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, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2580 mm |
