1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1976 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1976 Triumph Dolomite 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 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 273 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 675 kg more than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1976 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Mustang | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 56 L |