2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 244 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, 2002 Seat Cordoba, 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 (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 2002 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Mustang | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
