2012 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Dacia Duster

To start off, both 2012 Ford Mustang and 2012 Dacia Duster were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 435 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster. 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 Dacia Duster, 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 (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Ford Mustang 2012 Dacia Duster
Make Ford Dacia
Model Mustang Duster
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5000 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 412 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 528 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type 6-speed manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1635 kg 1200 kg


 

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