1996 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 14 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 415 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Mustang | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Mustang | Equator |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3200 mm |