1989 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Lexus SC
To start off, 2005 Lexus SC is newer by 16 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus SC weights approximately 225 kg more than 1989 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, 2005 Lexus SC (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Mustang | 2005 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Mustang | SC |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |
