2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Toyota Previa

To start off, both 2005 Ford Mustang and 2005 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 41 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Previa. (161 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 184 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.

Because 2005 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Previa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Previa. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Previa.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Mustang 2005 Toyota Previa
Make Ford Toyota
Model Mustang Previa
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4015 cc 2362 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 326 Nm 225 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1497 kg 1681 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 9.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 75 L


 

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