2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Holden Zafira
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2000 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1396 kg more than 2000 Holden Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Holden Zafira, 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 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2000 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Mustang | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
