2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mustang and 2008 Kia Cee'd 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 153 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, 2008 Kia Cee'd, 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 2008 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mustang | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 53 L |
