2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota GT1 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2000 Toyota GT1. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 592 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1. 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | GT1 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2810 mm |
