1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Ford Escort

To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 552 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 125 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 660 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 1971 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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