2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 146 kg more than 1997 Venturi 400.
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 Venturi 400 (520 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (447 Nm). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Mustang | 400 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
