2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Forester weights approximately 98 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester 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, 2006 Subaru Forester 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 (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
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2001 Ford Mustang | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mustang | Forester |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |