2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis

To start off, both 2003 Ford Mustang and 2003 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 269 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 145 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford Mustang 2003 Toyota Avensis
Make Ford Toyota
Model Mustang Avensis
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4599 cc 1795 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 131 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 556 Nm 161 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 91.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 1335 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 60 L