1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1994 Mitsubishi Magna

To start off, 1994 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 23 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 137 more horse power than 1994 Mitsubishi Magna. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 335 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.

Because 1971 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mitsubishi Magna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Mitsubishi Magna (198 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1994 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.

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