2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 442 kg more than 1996 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (136 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 1996 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 136 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |