1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 35 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 890 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 2013 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3030 mm |
