2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Kia Opirus
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mustang and 2005 Kia Opirus 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 6 more horse power than 2005 Kia Opirus. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Opirus weights approximately 263 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.
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 Opirus, 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Opirus. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2005 Kia Opirus | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mustang | Opirus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
