2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Express is newer by 29 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 133 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 715 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Express. 2000 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Chevrolet Express | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Mustang |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4292 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 503 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2780 mm |