2006 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (444 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 247 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (515 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Range Rover | Mustang |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 61 L |