1981 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 5 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang.
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, 1981 Ford Mustang (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Mustang | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Condor |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1812 cc |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
