2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 148 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, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, 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 (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Mustang | Sharan |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |