2000 Toyota Avensis vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 368 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis, 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, 2010 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Avensis | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Avensis | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
