2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1997 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 280 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 (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Mustang. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tahoe | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |