1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 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 2004 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 705 kg more than 2004 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) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (411 Nm). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Fleetwood | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2630 mm |
