1986 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 TVR S2
To start off, 1989 TVR S2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 TVR S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR S2 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1986 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR S2 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Mustang weights approximately 285 kg more than 1989 TVR S2.
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, 1989 TVR S2 (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 TVR S2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Mustang | 1989 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Mustang | S2 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |
