1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (150 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 361 kg more than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (175 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 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 | 1486 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2340 mm |
