1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 14 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) has 238 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (92 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 349 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. 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) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (182 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. 1985 Pontiac Fiero 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. 1985 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1985 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Mustang | Fiero |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 92 HP |
Torque | 503 Nm | 182 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2380 mm |