1973 Audi Asso vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1973 Audi Asso is newer by 2 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 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1973 Audi Asso. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Audi Asso.
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, 1973 Audi Asso (163 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1973 Audi Asso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Audi Asso | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | Asso | Mustang |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2780 mm |