1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 1999 Ford Mustang and 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 178 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (163 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Ford Mustang | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Mustang | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 163 Nm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |