2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mustang and 2005 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Kia Magentis. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 9 kg more than 2005 Kia Magentis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Magentis, 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (326 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Magentis. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2005 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mustang | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
