1991 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Ford Econoline
To start off, 1999 Ford Econoline is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Econoline (212 HP @ 4450 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1991 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, 1999 Ford Econoline (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Mustang | 1999 Ford Econoline | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Econoline |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3510 mm |
