1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1978 Toyota Starlet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 958 kg more than 1978 Toyota Starlet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Starlet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |