1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Newport (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 655 kg more than 1990 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 Chrysler Newport (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Newport | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Newport | Mustang |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |