2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 896 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Mustang | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 86 L |
