Ford Mustang 1999 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Mustang) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (SAAB 9-3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Ford Mustang is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mustang engine produces 78 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 38 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Ford Mustang reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 6.2 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mustang consumes 5.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mustang could require 870 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Mustang) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Mustang is larger, but lower. Ford Mustang is 3 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 15 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mustang is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mustang is 1.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Ford Mustang can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 3200 | |
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