1999 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Ford Mustang | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Mustang | Tiguan |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 280 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4427 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |