2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mustang and 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (441 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mustang | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
