2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Honda Fit

To start off, both 2009 Ford Mustang and 2009 Honda Fit were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 183 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 351 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, 2009 Honda Fit, 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Mustang 2009 Honda Fit
Make Ford Honda
Model Mustang Fit
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4606 cc 1495 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 117 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 144 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 16.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1110 kg 1461 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 40 L


 

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