1989 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Renault 21
To start off, both 1989 Ford Mustang and 1989 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Renault 21 (92 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Mustang weights approximately 164 kg more than 1989 Renault 21.
Because 1989 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Renault 21, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 21. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Mustang | 1989 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mustang | 21 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |
