1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2010 Tata Sumo 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 182 more horse power than 2010 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Sumo weights approximately 800 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Because 2010 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, 2010 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, 2010 Tata Sumo (223 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2010 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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1971 Ford Mustang | 2010 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Mustang | Sumo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 223 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1726 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2425 mm |