1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1982 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 11 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 155 kg more than 1982 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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. 1982 Pontiac Grand Prix 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. 1982 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1982 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Mustang | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 4954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 69 L |