1986 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1986 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Mustang.
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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Mustang. 2001 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Mustang | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3270 mm |
