1988 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 156 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1988 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 1988 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Corolla |
Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |