1996 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Tata Safari
To start off, 2001 Tata Safari is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2001 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Tata Safari weights approximately 493 kg more than 1996 Ford Mustang.
Because 2001 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Tata Safari 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mustang | 2001 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Mustang | Safari |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4655 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
