2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1572 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. 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 (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Mustang | Prowler |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 46 L |
