2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 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 Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang. 2012 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford Mustang | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Mustang | Q5 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |