2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1966 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 82 kg more than 1966 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 1966 Ford Mustang
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Tahoe Mustang
Year Released 2009 1966
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 6385 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 310 HP 320 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 85 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1261 kg 1179 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 45 L


 

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