2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2004 Suzuki XL7 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 382 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Mustang (408 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Mustang | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
