2011 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mustang weights approximately 567 kg more than 1978 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, 2011 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Mustang | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Corona |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 412 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 528 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
