1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 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 60 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica.
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, 1978 Ford Mustang (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Celica |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |