1995 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1995 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A5 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1995 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 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, 2010 Audi A5 (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang. 2010 Audi A5 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi A5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Ford Mustang | 2010 Audi A5 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Mustang | A5 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4625 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2751 mm |