1955 Ford Popular vs. 1971 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 265 kg more than 1955 Ford Popular. 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (146 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular.

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