2007 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2008 Holden Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Holden Caprice (278 HP) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mustang. (207 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mustang.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Holden Caprice (350 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mustang. (323 Nm). This means 2008 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mustang. 2008 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Mustang | 2008 Holden Caprice | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | Caprice |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4016 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 278 HP |
Torque | 323 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |