1990 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 22 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1211 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.
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, 2012 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
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1990 Ford Mustang | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Mustang | Yukon |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2471 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 98 L |