2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 130 kg more than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 1982 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2030 mm |
