1997 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 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 439 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 440 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) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Sidewinder | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2620 mm |
