1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino

To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino would be higher. At 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (62 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 868 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Ford Mustang 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino
Make Ford Suzuki
Model Mustang Cappuccino
Year Released 1996 1989
Body Type Coupe Roadster
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4655 cc 657 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 215 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 386 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.3:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1547 kg 679 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1400 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2070 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 30 L


 

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