1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2010 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 39 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 814 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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, 2010 Jeep Wrangler (325 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2010 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 2010 Jeep Wrangler 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. 2010 Jeep Wrangler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 2010 Jeep Wrangler | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Mustang | Wrangler |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2103 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2946 mm |