2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 10 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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, 2010 Chrysler 300 (527 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang. 2010 Chrysler 300 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. 2010 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Mustang | 300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
