2000 Dodge Neon vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Dodge Neon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Neon (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Neon should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 89 kg more than 2000 Dodge Neon.
Because 1990 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Dodge Neon (177 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Neon | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Neon | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |
