1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1990 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 19 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 112 more horse power than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 610 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, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1990 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 291 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2880 mm |