2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Toyota FXS
To start off, both 2001 Ford Mustang and 2001 Toyota FXS were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2001 Toyota FXS. (188 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota FXS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Toyota FXS. 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 (407 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota FXS. (280 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota FXS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 2001 Toyota FXS | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | FXS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
