1999 Holden Berlina vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (444 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 47 kg more than 1999 Holden Berlina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford Mustang (515 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Berlina | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
