2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Toyota Soarer
To start off, both 2004 Ford Mustang and 2004 Toyota Soarer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Soarer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 2004 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2004 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
