2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Toyota Supra

To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Supra. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 540 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2000 Ford Mustang (406 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra 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 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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