2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 207 kg more than 2001 Panoz AIV.
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, 2001 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2001 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Mustang | AIV |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3931 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |
