2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2007 Subaru Impreza is newer by 7 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 38 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 112 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza 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, 2007 Subaru Impreza 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 (408 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (320 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Mustang | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
