2009 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Century.
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, 1989 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Mustang | 1989 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Century |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2870 mm |