1992 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang. 2012 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Ford Mustang | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Mustang | A8 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2992 mm |