1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 642 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford Mustang (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Corona | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Corona | Mustang |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 379 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1627 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |