1989 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sienna 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sienna (230 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 730 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.
Because 2005 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Sienna (328 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Mustang | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3040 mm |
