1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph TR6 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 169 kg more than 1975 Triumph TR6.
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, 1975 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 1975 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Mustang | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2240 mm |
