1993 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1997 Toyota MR2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1993 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mustang weights approximately 25 kg more than 1997 Toyota MR2.
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, 1997 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Mustang | 1997 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | MR2 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |