1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 4 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 785 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. 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 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Valiant | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 503 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
