2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (267 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1831 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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, 1988 Toyota Supra (358 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Supra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 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 | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
