1994 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (395 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1994 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 115 kg more than 1994 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (515 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Mustang | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Mustang | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2619 mm |
