2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2009 Opel Vivaro is newer by 5 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2009 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 96 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, 2009 Opel Vivaro, 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 (411 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Vivaro.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2009 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Vivaro |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |