1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 38 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 64 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 263 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna. 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna, 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna. 2009 Toyota Sienna 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. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Ford Mustang | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Sienna |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3454 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |