1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 18 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 222 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 35 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Because 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2320 mm |
