1995 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (386 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang. 2011 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Mustang | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4947 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3967 mm |
