1989 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1989 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 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 21 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Mustang weights approximately 200 kg more than 1978 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Mustang | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Corona |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |