2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Saturn Sky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Saturn Sky would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 525 kg more than 2002 Saturn Sky.
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 (434 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Saturn Sky. (259 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 2002 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Ford | Saturn |
Model | Mustang | Sky |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 259 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |