1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Sharan 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 138 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 715 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, 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, 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, 1998 Volkswagen Sharan (170 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1998 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1998 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Mustang | Sharan |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 92.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2840 mm |