1994 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 210 kg more than 1984 Toyota Soarer. 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, 1994 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Soarer. 1984 Toyota Soarer 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. 1984 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Mustang | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Soarer |
Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |