1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Triumph Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph Toledo would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 51 kg more than 1975 Triumph Toledo.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 583 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1975 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Mustang | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
