2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 5 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. Both 2000 Ford Mustang and 2005 Holden Caprice are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine.

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, 2005 Holden Caprice (502 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang. 2005 Holden Caprice 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. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Mustang 2005 Holden Caprice
Make Ford Holden
Model Mustang Caprice
Year Released 2000 2005
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 190 HP 0 HP
Torque 298 Nm 502 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors


 

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