1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1992 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 Pontiac Grand Prix (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Mustang | 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Mustang | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 6545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3030 mm |
