2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, both 2006 Ford Mustang and 2006 Honda Element 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 53 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (157 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 275 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
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2006 Ford Mustang | 2006 Honda Element | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Element |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |