2001 Ford Mustang GT Automatic vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2001 Ford Mustang GT Automatic and 2001 Ford Mustang 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 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang GT Automatic (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang . (187 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang GT Automatic should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 114 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang GT Automatic.
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 Automatic (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang . (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang GT Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang . 2001 Ford Mustang GT Automatic has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Mustang GT Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang GT Automatic | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
