2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 304 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |