1988 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter

To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 17 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 2,604 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Drifter (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 66 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.

Because 2005 Mazda Drifter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.

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