2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Supra. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 557 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Mustang (326 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Supra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |