2006 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2006 Ford Mustang

To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Sebring and 2006 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. (200 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 448 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.

Because 2006 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 2006 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Sebring, 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. (262 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Sebring.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chrysler Sebring 2006 Ford Mustang
Make Chrysler Ford
Model Sebring Mustang
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2736 cc 4015 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 262 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 100.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.5 mm 84.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1668 kg 1220 kg
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 61 L


 

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