2008 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A4 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 299 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 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 2009 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4, 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, 2009 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4. 2008 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi A4 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A4 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 4009 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 321 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |