2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 142 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia, 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
