1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1977 Holden Gemini is newer by 6 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 249 more horse power than 1977 Holden Gemini. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 715 kg more than 1977 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 (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Gemini. (127 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Gemini. 1977 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. 1977 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1977 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | Gemini |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |