1995 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2003 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 457 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2003 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. 2003 Suzuki Jimny has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Suzuki Jimny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Mustang | 2003 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Mustang | Jimny |
Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4947 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 106 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2260 mm |