2005 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. (129 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 352 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Because 2001 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 2001 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Ulysse, 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. 2001 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Fiat Ulysse | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ulysse | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |