1990 Mazda Protege vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
When we compare the 1990 Mazda Protege's and the 1990 Ford Mustang's specifications and ratings, the 1990 Mazda Protege has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 1990 Mazda Protege's and the 1990 Ford Mustang's specifications and ratings, the 1990 Mazda Protege is a better car than the 1990 Ford Mustang.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1990 Mazda Protege’s base engine makes 103 horsepower, and the 1990 Ford Mustang base engine makes 88 horsepower. The Protege is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. The Mustang is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 390 miles. This gives the 1990 Mazda Protege the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 1990 Ford Mustang. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 1990 Ford Mustang has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
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5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
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5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.2103
Mazda Protege Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.294082 / 10
Reliability:
8.388164 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mazda Protege Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Mustang Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
8 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1990 Mazda Protege Trim Levels
Base, LX, SE
1990 Ford Mustang Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
1 years / 12000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
103 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
111 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
88 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 2600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.032 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 390 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2359 lbs
Width:
65.9 inches
Height:
54.1 inches
Length:
171.5 inches
Wheelbase:
98.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2761 lbs
Width:
68.3 inches
Height:
52.1 inches
Length:
179.6 inches
Wheelbase:
100.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available