1988 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 25 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1091 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3683 mm |
