1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 327 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona. 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 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Corona |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |