2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 580 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |
