2012 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, both 2012 Ford Mustang and 2012 Audi A5 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 94 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 203 kg more than 2012 Ford Mustang.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5. 2012 Audi A5 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 Audi A5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Ford Mustang | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Mustang | A5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 379 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1627 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 67 L |