1995 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1995 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 283 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang.
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1995 Ford Mustang | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Mustang |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |