2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,667 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 369 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (868 Nm) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (471 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 471 Nm | 868 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1244 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |