2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 8 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 558 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, 2012 Kia Carnival, 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 (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carnival. 2012 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Mustang | Carnival |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |