1990 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 16 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, 1990 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 450 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Daihatsu Cuore, 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Mustang | 2006 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Mustang | Cuore |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2380 mm |
