2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (188 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 405 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (298 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Mustang | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Mustang | Laguna |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |