1981 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (173 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 326 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang. 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, 1981 Ford Mustang (332 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Mustang | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Supra |
Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1681 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |