1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 17 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 149 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 125 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Ford Mustang 1988 Mitsubishi Starion
Make Ford Mitsubishi
Model Mustang Starion
Year Released 1971 1988
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4726 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 251 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 146 Nm 164 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 1125 kg


 

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