1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Cressida. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 377 kg more than 1983 Toyota Cressida. 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mustang | 1983 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4655 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
