1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1984 Toyota Starlet 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 820 kg more than 1984 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Starlet, 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (75 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1984 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Starlet |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 70.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 64 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |