1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Ford Econoline

To start off, 1999 Ford Econoline is newer by 28 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1999 Ford Econoline. (197 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 710 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Econoline. (338 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Econoline.

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