1990 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1993 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1993 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 120 kg more than 1993 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 183 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1990 Chevrolet Lumina | 1993 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Mustang |
Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |