1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 25 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, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 344 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Because 1970 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Mustang | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Carina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 183 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |