1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avalon is newer by 22 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 391 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avalon. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 2000 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Avalon |
Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |