2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2005 Honda CR-V 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. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda CR-V (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda CR-V weights approximately 122 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 (447 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda CR-V. 2005 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford Mustang | 2005 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | CR-V |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 190 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1420 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |