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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (163 HP). 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 335 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 (410 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester. 2001 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Forester 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.
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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 | 4601 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 410 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |