1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 1995 Ford Mustang contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata and the 1995 Ford Mustang.
In comparing the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata's and the 1995 Ford Mustang's specifications and ratings, the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 1995 Ford Mustang has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata's and the 1995 Ford Mustang's specifications and ratings, the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a better car than the 1995 Ford Mustang.
Pricing: A used 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata ranges from $4,893 to $18,440 while a used 1995 Ford Mustang is priced between $4,039 to $19,590.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata loses 36.3 percent of its value and the 1995 Ford Mustang loses 47.2 percent of its value. This means the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata retains 10.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1995 Ford Mustang.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mazda MX-5 Miata is 8.8 out of 10 while the Ford Mustang's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Mazda MX-5 Miata being ranked 1 out of 14 Best Sports Cars and the Ford Mustang being ranked 7 out of 14. Out of 6 Best Convertibles, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is ranked 1 and the Ford Mustang is ranked 4.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mazda MX-5 Miata is 8.9 out of 10. For the Ford Mustang the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Mazda MX-5 Miata an advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Mustang.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s base engine makes 128 horsepower, and the 1995 Ford Mustang base engine makes 145 horsepower. The MX-5 Miata is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 324 miles. The Mustang is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 405 miles.This gives the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 1995 Ford Mustang the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
17940
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
18108
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
14805 - 21270
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21270
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
18108
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
14805 - 21270
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11792
Price Range:
4893 - 18440
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
11119
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
9194 - 11792
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
90466
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11768
Price Range:
4039 - 19590
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
11119
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
9194 - 11792
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
87230
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Mazda MX-5 Miata Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 1995 Ford Mustang
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7018857190381975
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.4 - 4.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.01785629282582
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.4 - 4.0
Mazda MX-5 Miata Rankings
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12 out of / 14Ford Mustang Rankings
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2 out of / 6Ranking
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14 out of / 14Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata Trim Levels
Base, M-Edition
1995 Ford Mustang Trim Levels
Base, GT, GTS
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
128 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
110 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
145 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
215 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
252 / 324 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 405 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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 Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
41.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2293 lbs
Width:
65.9 inches
Height:
48.2 inches
Length:
155.4 inches
Wheelbase:
89.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3257 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
53.2 inches
Length:
181.5 inches
Wheelbase:
101.3 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
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black
Blue
Laguna Blue Metallic / Montego Blue Pearl Metallic
Red
Classic Red
White
White
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
