1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1058 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mustang | Defender |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 2498 cc |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2890 mm |