2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Lexus IS
To start off, 2005 Lexus IS is newer by 4 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. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus IS weights approximately 128 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang. 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, 2005 Lexus IS (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang. 2005 Lexus IS 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. 2005 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mustang | 2005 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Mustang | IS |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |