1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (285 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster 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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Mustang |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4295 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 251 HP |
Torque | 376 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |