2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 13 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 483 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang. 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2013 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford Mustang | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1873 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1781 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |