2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 445 kg more than 1971 Ford Cortina. 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1971 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Cortina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |