1987 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1987 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 689 kg more than 1987 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Mustang | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Sienna |
Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3030 mm |