2001 Ford F-150 vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2001 Ford F-150 and 2001 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-150 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (410 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford F-150 | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-150 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 59 L |
