1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 277 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
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, 2008 Toyota Tazz, 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 (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 2008 Toyota Tazz | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Tazz |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |