2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2006 Ford Mustang and 2006 Kia Sedona 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 Kia Sedona (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sedona weights approximately 144 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 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 Kia Sedona, 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 (461 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sedona. 2006 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Sedona has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Sedona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2006 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mustang | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| 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 | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
