1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 McLaren M19
To start off, both 1971 Ford Mustang and 1971 McLaren M19 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 McLaren M19 (444 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 McLaren M19 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1971 McLaren M19.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1971 McLaren M19 | |
Make | Ford | McLaren |
Model | Mustang | M19 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 10000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |