2008 Ford Territory vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 401 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory. 2008 Ford Territory 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. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Territory | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5752 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 330 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 503 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
