2008 Audi S4 vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2008 Audi S4 and 2008 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S4 (341 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 555 kg more than 2008 Audi S4.
Because 2008 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 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, 2008 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S4 | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | S4 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
