1997 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2013 Audi A7. (306 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
Because 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A7. (441 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A7.
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1997 Ford Mustang | 2013 Audi A7 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Mustang | A7 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | single |
Horse Power | 590 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 728 Nm | 441 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4969 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2139 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2914 mm |