2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 9 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. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (211 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Audi A5. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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, 2013 Audi A5 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Mustang | A5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | rear |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2751 mm |
