1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 486 kg more than 1975 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 (502 Nm) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Ford Mustang 1975 Toyota Corona
Make Ford Toyota
Model Mustang Corona
Year Released 1972 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5752 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 330 HP 84 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 502 Nm 135 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.9 mm 77 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1486 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2510 mm


 

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