1993 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 22 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) has 64 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 570 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, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 (319 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet S-10 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | S-10 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 251 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 146 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2780 mm |