2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia

To start off, both 2008 Ford Mustang and 2008 Skoda Octavia 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 226 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 195 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 Skoda Octavia, 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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Mustang 2008 Skoda Octavia
Make Ford Skoda
Model Mustang Octavia
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4606 cc 1389 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3300 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 1305 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 55 L


 

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