1989 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky 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 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Sky (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Sky weights approximately 94 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, 1989 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Mustang | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Ford | Saturn |
Model | Mustang | Sky |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |