1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 388 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1999 Ford Mustang (160 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Mustang | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Corolla |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 94 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |