1990 Ford Mustang vs. 1986 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Alpine (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 78 kg more than 1986 Renault Alpine.
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, 1986 Renault Alpine (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Mustang | 1986 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mustang | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
