2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner

To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 5 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 556 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.

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 (326 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (241 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota 4Runner.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Mustang 2010 Toyota 4Runner
Make Ford Toyota
Model Mustang 4Runner
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4015 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 326 Nm 241 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1497 kg 2053 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4823 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1925 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1816 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2789 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 91 L


 

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