2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1993 Toyota MR2. (241 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota MR2. (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
