1989 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 20 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Mustang | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Mustang | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
