1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 40 kg more than 1957 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (146 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Corona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4726 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
