2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 6 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. (272 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Sequoia.
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 (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. (315 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2009 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
