2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 190 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 416 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Blazer | Mustang |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |