2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2009 Kia Sedona is newer by 3 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sedona (160 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Kia Sedona.
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, 2009 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sedona. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2009 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mustang | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| 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 | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
