1991 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1991 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Mustang (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Mustang weights approximately 95 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, 1991 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Mustang | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Corona |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
