1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 34 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 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1889 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (503 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 2005 Ford Excursion 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. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 5949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 3504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 167 L |
