2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 2026 kg more than 1970 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |