2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (265 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 418 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang. 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 (529 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (408 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Mustang |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 408 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |