1990 Ford Mustang vs. 1990 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, both 1990 Ford Mustang and 1990 Skoda Rapid R were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Mustang (89 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1990 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 400 kg more than 1990 Skoda Rapid R. 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, 1990 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Mustang | 1990 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Mustang | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
