1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1978 Ford Mustang and 1978 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 45 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Celica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |
