2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator is newer by 11 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 653 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Mustang | Equator |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1628 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |