2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2009 Ford Mustang

To start off, both 2009 Dodge Sprinter 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (152 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.

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 Dodge Sprinter (280 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Sprinter 2009 Ford Mustang
Make Dodge Ford
Model Sprinter Mustang
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2986 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 152 HP 395 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 12 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5910 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Height 2450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3670 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 55 L


 

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