1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 743 kg more than 2000 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Fleetwood | Mustang |
Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 679 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2580 mm |