1990 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 250 kg more than 1990 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Mustang | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Crown |
Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |