1971 Oldsmobile 442 vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1995 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1995 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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | 442 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
