2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2006 Ford Mustang and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 119 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (91 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 72 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.
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, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 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 (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mustang | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Mustang | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1292 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |