1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Toyota Crown is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang 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 149 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Crown weights approximately 350 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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, 1976 Toyota Crown (157 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1976 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Crown |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 157 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |