1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 33 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, 2005 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 382 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2.
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 (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 48 L |
