2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 518 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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 (447 Nm) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 95 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |