2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2010 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 372 kg more than 2010 Ford Mustang.

Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sedona, 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, 2010 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Kia Sedona 2010 Ford Mustang
Make Kia Ford
Model Sedona Mustang
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 210 HP
Torque 225 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1975 kg 1603 kg
Vehicle Length 5010 mm 4778 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1425 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 61 L


 

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