1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1988 Saab 900
To start off, both 1988 Ford Mustang and 1988 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Saab 900 (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 74 kg more than 1988 Saab 900.
Because 1988 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Saab 900, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Saab 900. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 1988 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Ford | Saab |
| Model | Mustang | 900 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
