2002 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (150 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mustang weights approximately 595 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 3500 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mustang | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | MR2 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |