2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (218 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 332 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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, 2003 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (390 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Mustang | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
