2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Tata Safari
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Tata Safari would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2000 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 742 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Because 2000 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Tata Safari. 2001 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2000 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2000 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ford Mustang | 2000 Tata Safari | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Mustang | Safari |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |