2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. 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 110 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 214 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 Honda Accord, 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 2008 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Mustang | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |