1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1989 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 19 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 23 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 234 kg more than 1989 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Blizzard. (167 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Mustang | 1989 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7014 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |
