1978 Toyota Celica vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 526 kg more than 1978 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. 1997 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Celica | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Celica | Mustang |
Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 212 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |