2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Supra weights approximately 262 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Supra. 2001 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1989 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1989 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mustang | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Supra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |