1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 28 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 190 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 675 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 48 L |
