2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 124 kg more than 1975 Toyota Crown. 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Crown |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
