1995 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute is newer by 15 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 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 31 kg more than 1995 Ford Mustang.
Because 1995 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Tribute. 2010 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Ford Mustang | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Mustang | Tribute |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4947 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 171 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 232 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1514 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4442 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1783 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2619 mm |