1989 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1989 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Mustang weights approximately 290 kg more than 1959 Toyota Corona. 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, 1989 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Mustang | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Corona |
Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |