2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2004 Ford Mustang and 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
