1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 34 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 (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. 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 (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5753 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 79 L |
