1979 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 32 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 108 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang. 2011 Toyota Tundra 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. 2011 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Ford Mustang | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Tundra |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 424 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3230 mm |