2000 Lotus M250 vs. 1994 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2000 Lotus M250 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus M250 (176 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1994 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus M250 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 715 kg more than 2000 Lotus M250.

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, 1994 Ford Mustang (298 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus M250. (180 Nm). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus M250. 1994 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus M250 has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus M250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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