2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2002 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 620 kg more than 2002 Opel Speedster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Mustang (434 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 2002 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Speedster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |