2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 115 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Tribute | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1507 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
