1991 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 20 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Borrego weights approximately 30 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Mustang | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mustang | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 78 L |
