2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2009 Tata Sumo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Tata Sumo will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Sumo.
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2005 Ford Mustang | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Mustang | Sumo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2425 mm |