2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mustang and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 116 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1681 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 180 L |
