2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre 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 392 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.
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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mustang | 1 Litre |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 297 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 8 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
