2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Marcos TS
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang 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 222 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS. 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 (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2005 Marcos TS | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Mustang | TS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2230 mm |
