2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Altea would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Seat Altea, 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang. 2009 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Mustang | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Mustang | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |