2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1988 Toyota Century
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (190 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Century weights approximately 306 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (298 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Century. (289 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 1988 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Century |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 289 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2870 mm |