1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 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 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 360 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1972 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 1972 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla. 1996 Toyota Corolla 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. 1996 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |