2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2003 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 421 kg more than 2003 Ford Econovan. 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 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Econovan. (139 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Econovan.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2003 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Econovan |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 139 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |