1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1988 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 501 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 324 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
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1997 Ford Mustang | 1988 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Mustang |
Year Released | 1997 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 590 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 728 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |