1974 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1974 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 3 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 686 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1974 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Bitter Diplomat | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | Diplomat | Mustang |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 146 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |