2007 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2007 Ford Mustang and 2007 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2007 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mustang | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.7 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
