2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (190 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 64 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran, 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Mustang | Touran |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |