2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2004 Ford Mustang and 2004 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Seat Ibiza. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 282 kg more than 2004 Seat Ibiza. 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, 2004 Seat Ibiza, 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 Seat Ibiza (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2004 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Mustang | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |