1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 2010 Maybach 57 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 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Ford | Maybach |
Model | Mustang | 57 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 899 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5728 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3391 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |