1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1988 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 74 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
Because 1988 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 (678 Nm) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. (123 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Vitara.
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1997 Ford Mustang | 1988 Suzuki Vitara | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Mustang | Vitara |
Year Released | 1997 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 123 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |