2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Panda 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 247 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mustang weights approximately 51 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Fiat Panda, 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 61 L |
