2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (431 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 96 L |
