2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 37 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 87 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Mustang (326 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Mustang | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
