1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1990 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 239 kg more than 1990 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1990 Toyota Corolla, 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 1990 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
