2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 358 kg more than 1963 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Ford Mustang (408 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Corona |
Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 68 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |