1999 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 242 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Ford Mustang | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | F-150 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 495 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |