1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1990 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Imperial | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2560 mm |
