2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 317 kg more than 2000 Panoz AIV.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Panoz AIV (407 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2000 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Mustang | AIV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |
