SAAB 9-3 1998 vs Ford Mustang 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (SAAB 9-3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Mustang) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Ford Mustang is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 78 HP less power than Ford Mustang, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Ford Mustang. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 12.0 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 5.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mustang, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 870 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 480 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.63 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.35 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller, but higher. SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm shorter than the Ford Mustang, 15 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Ford Mustang, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 17 000 | |
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