2002 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2002 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mustang weights approximately 482 kg more than 1978 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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mustang | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Corona |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |