2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Tucson 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 101 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 815 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Because 2007 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tucson will offer significantly more control. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. 2007 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Mustang | 2007 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Mustang | Tucson |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |