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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Ford Mustang. (320 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Mustang weights approximately 74 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 (461 Nm) has 376 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 | 321 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 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 |
