1990 Cadillac Aurora vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1990 Cadillac Aurora is newer by 19 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 51 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac Aurora. (200 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1990 Cadillac Aurora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Aurora weights approximately 588 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Because 1990 Cadillac Aurora is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Aurora will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Cadillac Aurora (366 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1990 Cadillac Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 1990 Cadillac Aurora 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. 1990 Cadillac Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Aurora | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Aurora | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4465 cc | 4726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |
