2011 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 391 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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, 2004 Ford Mustang (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota 4Runner | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | 4Runner | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2053 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4823 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 59 L |
