2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2002 Panoz AIV is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. Both 2001 Ford Mustang and 2002 Panoz AIV are equipped with a 4,601 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 118 kg more than 2002 Panoz AIV.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Panoz AIV. (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Panoz AIV. 2001 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2002 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 2002 Panoz AIV 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 2002 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Mustang | AIV |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
