1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Mazda Levante

To start off, 1998 Mazda Levante is newer by 27 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 1998 Mazda Levante. (139 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Levante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Levante weights approximately 260 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.

Because 1998 Mazda Levante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Levante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Mazda Levante (190 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1998 Mazda Levante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 1998 Mazda Levante 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. 1998 Mazda Levante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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