2012 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2012 Ford Focus and 2012 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2012 Ford Focus. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 290 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Focus, 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus. 2012 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Focus | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| 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 | 160 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4450 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4359 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |
