2002 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2002 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra. 2001 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Mustang | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
