1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2003 Toyota Sienna is newer by 31 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 157 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Sienna. (173 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 219 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang.
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, 2003 Toyota Sienna, 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 (502 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Sienna. (294 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Sienna. 2003 Toyota Sienna 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. 2003 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 2003 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |
