2012 Audi A5 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Audi A5 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 239 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A5 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A5 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1591 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 61 L |
