1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 5 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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 1 kg more than 1988 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2770 mm |