2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 158 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra. 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mustang | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Supra |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |