2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen W12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen W12 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (590 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen W12 weights approximately 234 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (620 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 2001 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mustang | W12 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 590 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
