2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, both 2001 Ford Mustang and 2001 Toyota Bandeirante were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 309 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Because 2001 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante 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 (414 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 2001 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
