1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (48 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 673 kg more than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (72 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2010 mm |