1989 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 701 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Mustang weights approximately 250 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Mustang | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Mustang | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |
