1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 28 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Because 1971 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Venture | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 503 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2780 mm |
