2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 518 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang. 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1628 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |