1976 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 585 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, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Camaro | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
