2010 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Opel Antara
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Antara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Antara would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 252 kg more than 2010 Ford Mustang.
Because 2008 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Antara. 2008 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Ford Mustang | 2008 Opel Antara | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Antara |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |