2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 230 kg more than 1996 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (407 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Mustang | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
