1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 36 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona.
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, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Mustang | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Corona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |