1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2005 Tata Sumo 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP) has 263 more horse power than 2005 Tata Sumo. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Tata Sumo weights approximately 265 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Because 2005 Tata Sumo 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 Tata Sumo 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Sumo.
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1971 Ford Mustang | 2005 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Mustang | Sumo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 503 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |