2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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 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 43 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 827 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (414 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mustang | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Mustang | Touareg |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |