1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1960 Mitsubishi A10

To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mitsubishi A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mitsubishi A10 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. 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 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mitsubishi A10.

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