2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2006 Ford Mustang and 2006 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 632 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan 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 (461 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2006 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Mustang | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
