2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 2 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. (150 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 278 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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, 2002 Volkswagen Sharan, 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 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 2002 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mustang | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
