1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 GMC Sierra

To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1311 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.

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, 2012 GMC Sierra (413 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 2012 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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