2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 406. (106 HP @ 1750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 389 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Because 2008 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 2008 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 406, 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 406. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 406.
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2008 Ford Mustang | 2004 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Mustang | 406 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |