2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Saleen S7
To start off, 2004 Saleen S7 is newer by 4 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Saleen S7 (550 HP) has 165 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (385 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 381 kg more than 2004 Saleen S7.
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.
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2000 Ford Mustang | 2004 Saleen S7 | |
Make | Ford | Saleen |
Model | Mustang | S7 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 550 HP |
Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1628 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1041 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2692 mm |