2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 462 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi A5 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Mustang | A5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 67 L |
