1988 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 21 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 574 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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Mustang | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |
