1988 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Saleen S7
To start off, 2006 Saleen S7 is newer by 18 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 661 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 7 kg more than 2006 Saleen S7.
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, 2006 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 773 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 2006 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Ford | Saleen |
| Model | Mustang | S7 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2692 mm |
