1982 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang 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 66 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 403 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 2009 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Mustang | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2790 mm |