2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mustang and 2008 Kia Sportage 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 189 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 571 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mustang | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |
