1994 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Carlton would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Lotus Carlton (569 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Mustang. (415 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Mustang | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Mustang | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
