2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Rover 75

To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.

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, 2008 Rover 75, 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 (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Mustang 2008 Rover 75
Make Ford Rover
Model Mustang 75
Year Released 2006 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 2497 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 0 HP
Torque 434 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 65 L


 

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