1997 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1997 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 467 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra.

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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Mustang. 2002 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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