2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1994 Lada Samara
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lada Samara would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1994 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 704 kg more than 1994 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Lada Samara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 1994 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Mustang | Samara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1628 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
