2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Rover 75

To start off, both 2008 Ford Mustang and 2008 Rover 75 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 Ford Mustang weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.

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 Rover 75, 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 (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Mustang 2008 Rover 75
Make Ford Rover
Model Mustang 75
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Size 4606 cc 2497 cc
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 0 HP
Torque 435 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 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 1715 kg 1535 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 65 L


 

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