1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 38 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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. 2009 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Ford Mustang | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mustang | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 3629 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 335 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |