2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Saturn Sky

To start off, 2008 Saturn Sky is newer by 4 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 260 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 189 kg more than 2008 Saturn Sky.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (411 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Sky. (353 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Sky.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Mustang 2008 Saturn Sky
Make Ford Saturn
Model Mustang Sky
Year Released 2004 2008
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 411 Nm 353 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1518 kg 1329 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4100 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 49 L


 

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