2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Mazda B2300
To start off, both 2004 Ford Mustang and 2004 Mazda B2300 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 68 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 77 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2300. 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) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2004 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Mustang | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 74 L |
