1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 40 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 @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 696 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mustang | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
