1990 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, 1999 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 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, 1999 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Forester weights approximately 125 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.
Because 1999 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Mustang | 1999 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mustang | Forester |
Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |