1997 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Sidewinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Sidewinder would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (193 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 355 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Dodge Sidewinder | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Sidewinder | Mustang |
Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8000 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 719 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1412 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2840 mm |