2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 260 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 2001 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang. 2001 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford Mustang | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Mustang |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |