1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Mustang weights approximately 42 kg more than 1999 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, 1987 Ford Mustang (176 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang.
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1999 Ford Mustang | 1987 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Mustang |
Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2560 mm |