1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango 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 40 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango.
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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango. 2011 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Ford | Dodge |
Model | Mustang | Durango |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3043 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |