1995 Ford Aerostar vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Aerostar is newer by 24 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 117 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aerostar. (134 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 515 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, 1995 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Aerostar | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Aerostar | Mustang |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 146 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |