2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 432 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, 2008 Ford Mondeo, 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo. 2008 Ford Mondeo 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. 2008 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Mustang | 2008 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |