1990 Eagle Talon vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1990 Eagle Talon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Eagle Talon (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Eagle Talon weights approximately 45 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Talon, 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, 1990 Eagle Talon (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Eagle Talon | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Eagle | Ford |
Model | Talon | Mustang |
Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |