1971 Chevrolet Impala 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 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 417 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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, 2000 Ford Mustang (408 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Impala | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Mustang |
Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 408 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2580 mm |