2007 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2008 Opel Speedster 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, 2007 Ford Mustang (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Opel Speedster. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mustang weights approximately 710 kg more than 2008 Opel Speedster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Ford Mustang (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mustang | 2008 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4016 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 36 L |
