1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 16 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 320 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (194 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Mustang | Carlton |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 194 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |