1995 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Mustang (212 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1995 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.
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1995 Ford Mustang | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | MR2 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |