2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Lada Kalina
To start off, both 2009 Ford Mustang and 2009 Lada Kalina were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 242 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 114 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 Lada Kalina, 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 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 2009 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Mustang | Kalina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
