2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2003 Ford Mustang and 2003 Subaru Baja were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (188 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Baja. (164 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Baja weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Because 2003 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Baja will offer significantly more control. 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 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Baja.
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2003 Ford Mustang | 2003 Subaru Baja | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mustang | Baja |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |