1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 625 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70. 1995 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford GT 70 has manual transmission. 1971 Ford GT 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford GT 70 | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | GT 70 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2580 mm |