* Six-cylinder engines: These typically offered around 105-110 horsepower.
* V8 engines: Horsepower ranged significantly, from approximately 140 hp for smaller V8s to well over 300 hp for the high-performance models (like the Boss 351 or the Mach 1 with the 429 Cobra Jet).
To know the exact horsepower of a specific 1971 Mustang, you'd need to know the engine size and model. The information should be on the vehicle's documentation or the VIN plate.