1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Toyota 4Runner

To start off, both 1999 Ford Mustang and 1999 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mustang (256 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1999 Toyota 4Runner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 357 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Mustang (406 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota 4Runner. (290 Nm). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota 4Runner.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Ford Mustang 1999 Toyota 4Runner
Make Ford Toyota
Model Mustang 4Runner
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 3400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 256 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 406 Nm 290 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1482 kg 1839 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 87 L


 

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