2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 834 kg more than 2012 Ford Mustang.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | LR3 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 61 L |
