2010 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 13 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1997 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1163 kg more than 1997 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, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 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 | 497 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2553 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1895 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2580 mm |
