2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Lexus SC
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lexus SC would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 Lexus SC.
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 (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1998 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Mustang | SC |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
