2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 592 kg more than 1970 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (326 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.

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