1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1993 TVR Cerbera 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 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 114 kg more than 1993 TVR Cerbera.
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 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 1993 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Mustang | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |