2001 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (188 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 490 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang. 2003 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Land Cruiser | Mustang |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |