1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Century weights approximately 450 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang.
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. 1998 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Mustang | 1998 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Century |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
