2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (296 HP) has 222 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 792 kg more than 1979 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Corolla |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |