2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2009 Ford Mustang

To start off, both 2009 Citroen C8 and 2009 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 777 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.

Because 2009 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 2009 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C8, 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, 2009 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C8. (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C8.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C8 2009 Ford Mustang
Make Citroen Ford
Model C8 Mustang
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 4604 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 106 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1743 kg 966 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 61 L


 

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