1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 430 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2340 mm |
