1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 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 136 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Crown weights approximately 270 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, 1984 Toyota Crown (172 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1984 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 1984 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Crown |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 172 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |