1975 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 325 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville 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. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 De Tomaso Deauville | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Deauville | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 503 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
