1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 40 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 92 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 684 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 244 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3250 mm |