Chevrolet Camaro (1974) vs Ford Mustang (1972 – 1973): specs compared
The Ford Mustang is the more powerful of the two, with up to 270 hp against 245 hp. It uses less fuel, from 13.9 L/100 km against 19.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,400 kg against 1,690 kg. At 4,963 mm, the Chevrolet Camaro is 150 mm longer than the Ford Mustang. The Chevrolet Camaro dates from 1974, the Ford Mustang from 1972 – 1973.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Camaro
1974
|
Ford
Mustang
1972 – 1973
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1974 | 1972 – 1973 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 248 hp | 101 – 269 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 249 – 408 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 14.0 s |
| Top speed | — | 159 – 198 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 19.8 – 22.4 L/100 km | 13.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,963 mm | 4,813 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,882 mm |
| Height | 1,247 mm | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm | 2,769 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,690 – 1,702 kg | 1,400 – 1,654 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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