1999 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 309 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang.
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, 2005 Mazda Marathon (174 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Marathon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Mustang | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Mustang | Marathon |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2260 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 174 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 10 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1517 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |