87vs 89+

289 · 08-26-2003, 11:33 AM

I'm looking at an 87 GT, I was wondering is there advantages and disadvantages to say an 87 GT vs a 90 GT.
I know after 89 they had mass air sensors but is that it.

90GT398 · 08-26-2003, 08:00 PM

well there are not many differences but the 87 as you mentioned has speed density, high back bucket seats, weaker tranny then again they are all weak compared to the 93 T5. The 90 does not have a center armrest in the console, it has an airbag, no tilt steering wheel, no low fuel gauge, little bit better ring package on the pistons the new low tension ring package, try and stay away from the 93 up cars they have the hyper-pathetic piston, I am no big fan of these. I can't think of any other major differences.

PKRWUD · 08-26-2003, 11:28 PM

The only other things I can think of that the '90 has that the '87 doesn't have, are rear seat shoulder belts, and map pockets on the door panels.

BTW (useless trivia), did you know that during the production run of the '89 Mustang, from 8/31/88 through 9/5/89, the factory at Dearborn cranked out 46 new Mustangs an hour, every hour?

That's a lot of parts cars, gentlemen.

bottlebaby91 · 08-26-2003, 11:51 PM

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Originally posted by 90GT398
well there are not many differences but the 87 as you mentioned has speed density, high back bucket seats, weaker tranny then again they are all weak compared to the 93 T5. The 90 does not have a center armrest in the console, it has an airbag, no tilt steering wheel, no low fuel gauge, little bit better ring package on the pistons the new low tension ring package, try and stay away from the 93 up cars they have the hyper-pathetic piston, I am no big fan of these. I can't think of any other major differences.

The 90 and up has no armrest or jsut the 90 didnt? My brothers 90 gt had the armrests. I know that in the gt verts it was optional, maybe this is true with them all.

Coupe50h · 08-27-2003, 02:37 AM

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Originally posted by bottlebaby91
The 90 and up has no armrest or jsut the 90 didnt? My brothers 90 gt had the armrests. I know that in the gt verts it was optional, maybe this is true with them all.

My 90 lx didnt have an armrest conslole thingy...at least when i got it.

Dark_5.0 · 08-27-2003, 09:43 AM

The 87 is faster than the 89 and probably cheaper.

Who needs mass air

VeNuM · 08-27-2003, 10:49 AM

Ford made slight revisions on the cams every year too, with 87 being the "fastest" and going downhill from there, you won't notice any difference however.

08-27-2003, 12:44 PM

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Originally posted by Dark_5.0
The 87 is faster than the 89 and probably cheaper.

Who needs mass air

The difference...is very, very minimal.

Dark_5.0 · 08-27-2003, 01:07 PM

.2 in the 1/4.

but whos counting.

90GT398 · 08-28-2003, 08:31 AM

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Originally posted by Dark_5.0
.2 in the 1/4.

but whos counting.

the guy in the other lane lol

08-26-2003, 11:33 AM	#1
289 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Mount Joy, PA , U.S. Posts: 198	87vs 89+ I'm looking at an 87 GT, I was wondering is there advantages and disadvantages to say an 87 GT vs a 90 GT. I know after 89 they had mass air sensors but is that it.

08-26-2003, 08:00 PM	#2
90GT398 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 25	differences well there are not many differences but the 87 as you mentioned has speed density, high back bucket seats, weaker tranny then again they are all weak compared to the 93 T5. The 90 does not have a center armrest in the console, it has an airbag, no tilt steering wheel, no low fuel gauge, little bit better ring package on the pistons the new low tension ring package, try and stay away from the 93 up cars they have the hyper-pathetic piston, I am no big fan of these. I can't think of any other major differences.

08-26-2003, 11:28 PM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	The only other things I can think of that the '90 has that the '87 doesn't have, are rear seat shoulder belts, and map pockets on the door panels. BTW (useless trivia), did you know that during the production run of the '89 Mustang, from 8/31/88 through 9/5/89, the factory at Dearborn cranked out 46 new Mustangs an hour, every hour? That's a lot of parts cars, gentlemen. __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

08-27-2003, 09:43 AM	#6
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	The 87 is faster than the 89 and probably cheaper. Who needs mass air __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

08-27-2003, 10:49 AM	#7
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	Ford made slight revisions on the cams every year too, with 87 being the "fastest" and going downhill from there, you won't notice any difference however. __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

08-27-2003, 01:07 PM	#9
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	.2 in the 1/4. but whos counting. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer