1998 Mazda MPV vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1998 Mazda MPV and 1998 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda MPV (146 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda MPV should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda MPV weights approximately 330 kg more than 1998 Ford Mustang. 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, 1998 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda MPV | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | MPV | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
