1986 Ford Sierra vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 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 162 more horse power than 1986 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Sierra weights approximately 14 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 (146 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Sierra. (143 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Sierra | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Mustang |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 146 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |