2001 Ford Mustang GT vs. 2001 Ford Mustang V6
To start off, both 2001 Ford Mustang GT and 2001 Ford Mustang V6 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang GT (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang V6. (193 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang V6 weights approximately 204 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang GT.
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, 2001 Ford Mustang GT (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang V6. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang GT | 2001 Ford Mustang V6 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
