1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1981 Toyota Cressida is newer by 10 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 160 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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1981 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Cressida |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 89 mm |
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 | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |