2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang.
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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (414 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mustang | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | F-450 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 144 L |