1990 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1998 Toyota Avensis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Avensis (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 Toyota Avensis.
Because 1990 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 1990 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Avensis, 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 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Avensis. (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Mustang | 1998 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Avensis |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |