2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 107 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Crown |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
