2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 218 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 1971 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | President |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |