1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Holden Colorado
To start off, 2011 Holden Colorado 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) has 120 more horse power than 2011 Holden Colorado. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Colorado.
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) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Colorado. (313 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 2011 Holden Colorado | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Mustang | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
