1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Holden Gemini

To start off, 1975 Holden Gemini is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1975 Holden Gemini. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 100 kg more than 1975 Holden Gemini. 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 (146 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Gemini. (127 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Gemini. 1975 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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