1994 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (212 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 230 kg more than 1994 Ford Mustang.
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. 1971 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Mustang | 1971 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Century |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |