1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1976 McLaren M23
To start off, 1976 McLaren M23 is newer by 5 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, 1976 McLaren M23 (484 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 McLaren M23 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 430 kg more than 1976 McLaren M23.
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 | 1976 McLaren M23 | |
Make | Ford | McLaren |
Model | Mustang | M23 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 484 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 570 kg |