2004 Kia Retona vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Kia Retona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 478 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Retona 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Retona. 2000 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2004 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 2004 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Kia Retona | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Retona | Mustang |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |