1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 38 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 544 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Corolla |
Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1070 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |