2000 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2000 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 45 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2000 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. (203 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Grand Prix | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5699 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2580 mm |
