1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Toyota Supra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Supra (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Supra weights approximately 337 kg more than 1983 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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 772 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (278 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Mustang | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Supra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
