1966 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1982 Toyota Supra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Supra weights approximately 123 kg more than 1966 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, 1982 Toyota Supra (197 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1982 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Mustang | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Supra |
Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6385 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |