2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2006 Ford Mustang and 2006 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Lexus RX. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 168 kg more than 2006 Lexus RX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus RX. (283 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mustang | 2006 Lexus RX | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Mustang | RX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1547 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |