2004 Opel Zafira vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2004 Opel Zafira and 2004 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,931 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Zafira weights approximately 153 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, 2004 Opel Zafira, 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Zafira. (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Zafira | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Zafira | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 61 L |
