1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 584 kg more than 1977 Toyota Corona. 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corona. 1977 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Mustang | 1977 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Corona |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |