2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Suzuki GSX R4
To start off, both 2001 Ford Mustang and 2001 Suzuki GSX R4 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki GSX R4. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki GSX R4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 568 kg more than 2001 Suzuki GSX R4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (410 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki GSX R4. (137 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki GSX R4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 2001 Suzuki GSX R4 | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Mustang | GSX R4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |
