2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 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 20 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 59 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 (298 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (231 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mustang | Forester |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 231 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |