1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1506 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 Nissan Armada (521 Nm) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 2012 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Armada |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4726 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3129 mm |
