2007 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mustang (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mustang weights approximately 720 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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, 2007 Ford Mustang (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Mustang | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Carina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4016 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |