1993 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1993 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mustang weights approximately 40 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.
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, 2006 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mustang | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
