2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace
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 Hi-Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 235 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 (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2444 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1960 mm |
