2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 9 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 8 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 58 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Because 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Mustang | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |
