1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 41 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 366 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.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Taurus. 2012 Ford Taurus 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. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Ford Mustang | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Taurus |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |