1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 578 kg more than 1971 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Mustang | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Corona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
