2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2009 GMC Canyon is newer by 9 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Canyon.
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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 2009 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Mustang | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
