1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 11 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (97 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 570 kg more than 1979 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Mustang | 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |
