1995 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1995 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 444 kg more than 1995 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Mustang | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3246 mm |
