1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 26 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 162 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 715 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, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4726 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
