2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1990 Toyota Century
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Century weights approximately 282 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 (411 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Century. (289 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1990 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Century |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2870 mm |
