2008 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2008 Ford Mustang

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Blazer 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 760 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.

Because 2008 Chevrolet Blazer 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 Chevrolet Blazer 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 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Blazer 2008 Ford Mustang
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Blazer Mustang
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 4606 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 300 HP
Torque 339 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1876 kg 1116 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 61 L


 

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