1969 Toyota Corolla vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,931 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 677 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Corolla | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corolla | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1068 cc | 3931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
