1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2002 TVR Tuscan is newer by 31 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, 2002 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 415 kg more than 2002 TVR Tuscan.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 TVR Tuscan. (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 2002 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Mustang | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |