2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2009 Tata Sumo 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 121 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 410 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 Tata Sumo 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, 2009 Tata Sumo 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 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Mustang | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2425 mm |
