2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 12 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 166 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Because 2012 Toyota RAV4 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, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
