2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Volkswagen Eos

To start off, both 2008 Ford Mustang and 2008 Volkswagen Eos 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 152 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 474 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 Volkswagen Eos, 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Eos.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Mustang 2008 Volkswagen Eos
Make Ford Volkswagen
Model Mustang Eos
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4606 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 201 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1116 kg 1590 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 55 L


 

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